tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post4250737556421685556..comments2024-02-23T00:22:10.700-08:00Comments on Patrick Tillett: Amboy, Ca. Route 66 Ghost TownsPat Tilletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-62133583671031689752018-07-04T13:25:28.286-07:002018-07-04T13:25:28.286-07:00Unknown - Thanks for taking the time to read the p...Unknown - Thanks for taking the time to read the post leave a post. I never stayed in one of them, but I sure remember driving by, and sometimes stopping there to eat, or to gas up. You can find the vintage postcards on Ebay pretty regularly. Of Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-40338998059223955942018-07-03T23:59:40.828-07:002018-07-03T23:59:40.828-07:00My parents, my sister and I spent the night in one...My parents, my sister and I spent the night in one of those cottages while driving back to California from Oklahoma in the summer of 1962. My dad woke me up very early and we went outside to watch the sun rise. I will never forget that short stay. P.S. I'm looking for a vintage Amboy postcard. Anyone have one for sale?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236203379404502402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-76242196040704623052018-04-20T13:10:07.560-07:002018-04-20T13:10:07.560-07:00It is a great little place. I did several other po...It is a great little place. I did several other posts on Rt. 66 "ghost towns."Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-63321443444699012942018-04-20T12:14:29.863-07:002018-04-20T12:14:29.863-07:00That's quite a little town! Takes me straight...That's quite a little town! Takes me straight back to the '50's!!! TheChieftesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-67675928954618614432017-11-22T09:48:21.239-08:002017-11-22T09:48:21.239-08:00Grunt - I've never heard that before, but I do...Grunt - I've never heard that before, but I don't doubt it. Where there is a need, and money is involved, somebody will provide the product...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-17745730942603757022017-11-21T22:25:04.612-08:002017-11-21T22:25:04.612-08:00I heard from a Marine stationed at 29 Palms in the...I heard from a Marine stationed at 29 Palms in the early 50’s that Amboy was the place where the prostitutes worked. Must have been in those cottagesGrunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660109140177571294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-32234397047065135772017-09-04T15:28:14.843-07:002017-09-04T15:28:14.843-07:00Anonymous - Thanks so much for the nice words, and...Anonymous - Thanks so much for the nice words, and taking the time to read and comment on my post.<br /><br />I totally agree with you about Amboy being a perfect place to showcase the 1950's. It would be awesome for that to happen. I'd imagine that investing a bunch of money in the cottages and motel, would be VERY expensive, and maybe VERY risky.<br /><br />The guy that bought it several years ago (Albert Okura) said he had plans to do quite a bit with the town. Other than than the gas station and snack bar, not much has happened. I heard that he was having problems with zoning and/or permits to do what he wanted. Like you, I hope he gets it done. Thanks again!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-44636191700785933312017-09-04T13:02:23.482-07:002017-09-04T13:02:23.482-07:00I honestly hope this town is purchased one day by ...I honestly hope this town is purchased one day by a serious investor . I just read an article about how Millinials are desperate to reconnect to the past (1950's etc). I don't blame them! Butmy goodness this town could provide that glimpse into what made America good! I wish someone would restore it exactly as it was... but add those amenities that we are used to today... there are so many cool attractions in this area- crater, mining town... trails, etc... anyway. Excellent photos & article Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-4382436086300555832014-01-10T22:59:01.844-08:002014-01-10T22:59:01.844-08:00Lara - Thanks for commenting! The last time I saw ...Lara - Thanks for commenting! The last time I saw that tree, there weren't any shoes on it. I've seen a couple of shoe trees that were set on fire by someone. <br />Not only haven't I seen the Chinese lion statures, I've never heard of them until now. I just left your flickr page. You are an amazing photographer. I couldn't stop looking until I'd seen them all. Speaking of Route 66, I noticed that you had a photo of Ed's Camp. Ed was a friend of my grandparents and I used to play there when I was a kid. My granny knew people all over the Mojave and I spent so much of my childhood out there. I'll have to keep my eyes open next time I'm out there. That should be soon...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-42391352963969105662014-01-10T20:08:26.846-08:002014-01-10T20:08:26.846-08:00you have some great images of route 66. the shoe t...you have some great images of route 66. the shoe tree in your photo used to be a standing-up tree. but the weight of the shoes brought it down. shoe trees look cool, heck i even photographed that one back a few years, but the shoes are really bad for the tree.<br /><br />have you seen the chinese lion statues east of amboy yet?lara hartleyhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/redshoesgirl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-11145969477374326172013-12-06T02:21:51.529-08:002013-12-06T02:21:51.529-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-45877810940986091012013-06-28T23:41:36.920-07:002013-06-28T23:41:36.920-07:00I found your blog by searching for some other stuf...I found your blog by searching for some other stuff related to Route 66 in the area. Definitely enjoying your blog as a huge Route 66 fan.<br /><br />I'm curious: Were you in Amboy around the same time you posted this? When my husband and I visited at the end of May the steeple on the church had fallen down. We were trying to pinpoint roughly when it had fallen. <br /><br />Feel free to click the link to my blog and send me a message if you'd like to answer. <br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><br />- KimKimhttp://www.kimulmanis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-62498724953707031562013-06-06T21:28:32.742-07:002013-06-06T21:28:32.742-07:00Genie - So does my wife! We've seen several of...Genie - So does my wife! We've seen several of them around the desert lately. Oh yeah! Those hand prints gave me chicken-skin!<br /><br />Pasadena Adjacent - Wow! That must have been quite a while ago. A cast would sure get in the way of exploring! Thanks for the multiple comments! I really do appreciate them.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-89906594855386524432013-06-03T17:02:33.375-07:002013-06-03T17:02:33.375-07:00Last time I was here I was wearing a cast and mise...Last time I was here I was wearing a cast and miserable. Didn't explore much but believe the cottages were being rented thenPasadena Adjacenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031325790590238246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-6873463806667598022013-05-06T16:02:44.583-07:002013-05-06T16:02:44.583-07:00I have never heard of a shoe sculpture, but I sure...I have never heard of a shoe sculpture, but I surely have a bunch here I would love to donate. I think they look so neat The part of this post that really pulls at the old heartstrings is the concrete with the chidrens' handprints in it. Being a teacher I, too, wonder where they all are now. geniegeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475608100401444065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-71640711170109929622013-05-04T18:37:11.695-07:002013-05-04T18:37:11.695-07:00altadenahiker - I found it on Amazon.com. There ar...altadenahiker - I found it on Amazon.com. There are some used copies and I may try to get one. Thanks!<br /><br />Ebie - I haven't been to Amboy Crater for about 25 years. I want to go again soon. I also found that the two guys in the store didn't really know the history of the place. I did find the wild flowers around Santa Barbara you told me about.<br /><br />Amanda - Hey, you could start one if you have a few pairs of old shoes.<br /><br />Sheryl - Yep! I hope they stabilize it before it falls off.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-15332705827243365412013-05-04T16:24:51.822-07:002013-05-04T16:24:51.822-07:00That is one crazy steeple.That is one crazy steeple.tapirgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10098235462073493603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-29198027570788856592013-05-01T21:11:43.302-07:002013-05-01T21:11:43.302-07:00I have never seen shoe trees, but now I have a fee...I have never seen shoe trees, but now I have a feeling that I'm going to be looking for one any time I travel so I can contribute.<br /><br />I love all of the old towns you find. They're so cool!!Baby Sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722443238803217681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-75807661225187427882013-04-29T20:22:54.716-07:002013-04-29T20:22:54.716-07:00We did not find the shoe tree, but we went to Ambo...We did not find the shoe tree, but we went to Amboy Crater. I wanted to go to Bristol Lake but my friends decided not to go.<br /><br />I like that tilted cross across from Roy's Cafe. <br /><br />I had asked so many questions from the people tendingthe store, but they hardly know anything.Ebiehttp://themain-ingredient.info/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-83632871696195512482013-04-27T14:58:14.482-07:002013-04-27T14:58:14.482-07:00The author is Lambert Florin (Florin is the last n...The author is Lambert Florin (Florin is the last name); it's a good-sized book, about 900 pages. Just to toss out a few of the Calif towns -- Chinese Camp, Fiddletown, Whiskeytown, Shingle Springs...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-77661007452586445952013-04-27T14:37:09.646-07:002013-04-27T14:37:09.646-07:00Anthony - You are welcome and thanks to you! A guy...Anthony - You are welcome and thanks to you! A guy bought the town a while back and he's already got the gas station open during the daytime. I just don't know if there is enough traffic on the old road to warrant anything else. We'll see...<br /><br />Sharon- The comments were my pleasure Sharon. I can't get on as much these days, so I have to catch up sometimes. I hate all bullies, the living and dead kind.<br /><br />Stickup Artist - Me too! We'd gone days without a cloud in the sky and I was so happy that morning. The guy who bought it (Albert Okura) owns the Juan Pollo restaurants. He said he's going to restore it. It's pretty cool that he's selling some gas keeping restrooms open for people passing by. I wish him well.<br /><br />M Pax - They do tend to disappear! I'm aware of some up there and hope to see them in the not too distant future.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-10296905369933171502013-04-27T11:11:47.236-07:002013-04-27T11:11:47.236-07:00The shoe sculptures are interesting. Ghost towns a...The shoe sculptures are interesting. Ghost towns around here... nothing remains of most of them. Nothing at all. M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-90755415220156580912013-04-27T00:41:26.558-07:002013-04-27T00:41:26.558-07:00I love that place! And how lucky you were to get t...I love that place! And how lucky you were to get those gorgeous clouds in the sky; not to mention those handprints! I was there 2 years ago and it seems as if that church "steeple" is tipped at a much greater angle. Better get back before it cracks off. I do remember hearing somebody bought Roys with the idea of resurrecting it, but doesn't look like it's come to pass. Meanwhile, I kind of love it the way it is...Stickup Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028394186285973772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-25424274725904447552013-04-26T06:43:34.564-07:002013-04-26T06:43:34.564-07:00I am going to steer clear of the haunted school. ...I am going to steer clear of the haunted school. I can just imagine being picked on and teased by ghosts. That's what happens to me at school. Thanks for all those comments Patrick! Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-2673618051646599772013-04-26T04:30:53.527-07:002013-04-26T04:30:53.527-07:00Wow! Thanks Pat - these are amazing! I'd love ...Wow! Thanks Pat - these are amazing! I'd love to get in there too!<br />Roy's looks like it's in good nick - the paint job looks fresh. What a shame - hopefully some rich bastard will buy it and resurrect it instead of building another Jacuzzi. <br /><br />Great post - very informative and interesting - especially by backing it up with old photographs.<br />Love the shoe branches too.Anthony J. Langfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027216695415849158noreply@blogger.com